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News Analysis Archbald Council Rejects Data Center Campus Plan A Pennsylvania borough council voted unanimously against a proposed data center campus, joining towns nationwide pushing back on the buildout. October 25, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Fairfield County Residents Push Back on Data Center Plans Near Jenkinsville, residents are raising concerns about proposed data centers. Here's why that matters and how to stay informed. October 23, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Orange County Drafts Data Center Rules Before Moratorium Ends Commissioners are writing new data center rules ahead of a one-year moratorium lifting. Here's why the fine print will matter to residents. October 13, 2026 Read →

News Analysis East Bridgewater Hits Pause on Data Centers for 2 Years Town Meeting voters approved a 24-month moratorium and a $250,000 public safety study before any new data center project moves forward. October 9, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Leon County Weighs Pause on Data Center Construction Leon County residents get a say Tuesday on an 18-month pause on new data centers. Here's why these moratoriums matter. September 14, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Orangetown Hits Pause on Data Center Development Orangetown's board approved a moratorium on new data center applications. Here's what that pause means and why it matters. August 26, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Detroit-Area Towns Move to Tighten Data Center Rules As data center friction continues near Detroit, local towns are looking to strengthen the rules governing new projects. Here's why that matters. August 14, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Cass County’s Data Center Pause: Why Locals Cheered Cass County, Nebraska backed a moratorium on new data centers. Here's why that applause matters everywhere. July 18, 2026 Read →

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